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Alarcón Castle – Alarcón Viewpoint loop from El Picazo

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Alarcón Castle – Alarcón Viewpoint loop from El Picazo

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Alarcón Castle – Alarcón Viewpoint loop from El Picazo

04:11

45.9km

540m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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3.17 km

Júcar River

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The Júcar River creates life in its path. In this section, there are huge poplar trees and small meadows. It is an ideal place to escape from the scorching sun in summer.

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15.4 km

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15.7 km

Beautiful view of the Júcar River

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From this point you can see the beautiful course of the Júcar River, very close to Alarcón. In addition, you can see the remains of the town's defensive wall.

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16.0 km

Torre de Cañavate and Ruins

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The Tower of Cañavate and the ruins that surround it are part of the medieval defensive complex of Alarcón (Cuenca), within the spectacular landscape of the Hoces del Júcar.

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16.7 km

The Henchidero, or Tébar, bridge crosses the Júcar river, north of Alarcón. It is a limestone construction from the 12th century that probably replaced another of Islamic origin. The bridge is located on the rocky banks of the ravine.

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18.2 km

Alarcón Castle

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The castle has a square plan, surrounded by a double defensive enclosure, of which it is worth highlighting the keep, with a Renaissance appearance, with battlements topped with arrowheads.
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19.6 km

Alarcón Viewpoint

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From this viewpoint you will have the best views of the gorges of the Júcar river on its way around the town of Alarcón. You will also be able to appreciate the castle of the town, a true postcard.

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